Speaking multiple languages could slow down brain ageing and help to prevent cognitive decline, a study of more than 80,000 people has found. The work, published in Nature Aging on 10 November, ...

Learning a language is challenging, and I don’t want to sugarcoat it,” said Diana Serrano, Ph.D., senior lecturer of Spanish.

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Evidence is mounting that speaking more than one language does more than ease travel or broaden cultural horizons, it may also help the brain stay biologically younger for longer. New large-scale ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Older adults may find learning new languages challenging, but recent research shows the effort itself provides ...

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New neuroscience research reveals how our brains evolve through key life stages, highlighting the hidden strengths of aging. From childhood's rapid learning to the wisdom of older age, each phase ...

TOKYO (AP) — I speak decent Spanish, picked up working several decades ago as a news and sports reporter in Spain, Mexico and Argentina. Now I report from Tokyo. After seven years, I still can’t grasp ...